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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Chicago?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?
The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Des Moines, with most prices found around $249. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago during January average around $251.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $578. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to Chicago for around $811.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Des Moines to Chicago during this time can be as low as $562. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,100.
What is the cheapest Des Moines to Chicago flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Des Moines when booking 25 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $294 when searching 25 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Des Moines for as low as $202 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Chicago flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per day?
The number of flights available between Des Moines and Chicago is 26 per day as of February 2025. The most frequent departure time is 6:00PM, with 40% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per week?
As of February 2025, 187 flights take off from Des Moines and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Des Moines to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 309.8 mi away from Des Moines. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 22m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chicago as of February 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Des Moines to Chicago is Airbus A320-100/200 (15.79% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet (13.34%), Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (12.07%), and Airbus A319 (10.07%).
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 63% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is American Airlines at 37%.
Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Des Moines to Chicago with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $185 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $189 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,724 reviews |
United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago
United Airlines operates around 24 flights from Des Moines to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $295, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Chicago from as low as $189 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,723 reviews.
American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago
The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $185, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $289 round-trip. American Airlines operates 7 flights out of Des Moines into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.
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